Laser light 'pointed at Metro driver' in incident at station

The British Transport Police has launched an investigation following an incident at a Tyne and Wear Metro station.

A laser light was pointed at a Metro driver on Thursday, January 23 during an incident at Brockly Whins Metro station.

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Brockley Whins Metro station.

An appeal has now been launched by the force to find those responsible.

Members of the public with any information are urged to contact the British Transport Police via text on 61016 or phone 0800 405040, quoting reference 94-230120.

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